Verizon axes DEI in response to FCC pressure about “invidious” discrimination

US Telecoms giant Verizon has scrapped all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives along with the relevant DEI jobs. This is in response to regulatory scrutiny and evolving federal mandates, including pressure from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr. The company is disbanding its DEI leadership structure, and eliminating all roles and teams dedicated